AI Damage2007 BMW R Series: common problems
Owners of the 2007 BMW R Series filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 25% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 25% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Prompted by an article released regarding this vehicle model's fuel pump/pump cover outlet boss and fitting assembly fracturing and leaking fuel I inspected mine. About 3/4 of the boss is visible for inspection. It is cracked in seven places. Cracks are vertical, starting at the boss base terminating at it's rim.
Transmission failed to shift into 1st gear to move off with departing traffic, resulted in two near rear end collisions with following cars. Returned to dealer for 600mi run in service, failure of mechanic to properly reinstall the abs brake sensor in the rear wheel, pinched o-ring, caused final drive oil to coat rear…
The system has never worked properly. The system is unable to maintain a tire pressure reading on the front tire and continually drops out and is unreadable. They have attempted to repair the problem on four (4) separate occasions over a twelve (12) month period and they have failed.
Trip computer indicated 34 miles remaining to empty, and fuel gauge showed approximately 1/8 tank. Stated capacity of tank is 4.8 gallons, average fuel economy is approx. 50 mpg according to trip computer.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the R Series has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW R Series?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, powertrain. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (50%), oil leak or consumption (25%), transmission slipping (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 BMW R Series?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 BMW R Series from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.